I did not get an interview and just wanted to air my views re their selection process. I have failed the entry test but cannot see how this has any reflection on my ability to carry out a banking role of this nature, I worked in a bank previoulsy for 23 years.......surely this proves my capabilities on its own??? Its quite some time since I studied Olevel maths so to say I would be sketchy on a numerical test would be an understatement, (I did not go down the route of having someone else do the test on my behalf, I do have integrity....does that even count?) My bug bearer is that Barclays offer apprenticeships to applicants with no qualifications whatsoever (no dis-respect to these applicants intended) AND they state they believe that everyone deserves bright prospects, no matter what age or just wanting to return to work. So my 23 years experience counts for nothing in rewarding me with bright prospects for my future!!!..........Utter twaddle on Barclays behalf I think!!!!
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To pass a numerical test on questions I had not come across since my school days.......NOR might I add in my banking experience.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 2 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Barclays (Manchester, Inghilterra) nel mese di giu 2020
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I applied online for a temp position, after 3 days the recruiter contacted me,I did a screening on the phone and they sent me a link to a video interview,,my interview went well, just 11 pre-recorded competency based questions using STAR technique.
Then they made me wait for 2 weeks so I had to email them,,somebody contacted me the same day saying they decided to chose an internal candidate.
What a shame and waste of time!
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Explain me a situation you said no to something that thought its unfair
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Barclays (Galashiels, Scotland) nel mese di feb 2018
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This was for a temporary role. Although recruitment was done by Barclays you were employed by an agency in London. It was a video interview so I never actually had a face to face interview. This was the first time I'd done a video interview and you had to answer the questions in a certain time frame before it moved on to the next question which was a bit tricky. Have a list of scenarios at the ready and dress as though you are at a physical interview as they will see what you look like on video.
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They asked for lots of example based scenarios i.e. How you dealt with a difficult situation.
Ho presentato la mia candidatura online. La procedura ha richiesto 5 settimane. Ho sostenuto un colloquio presso Barclays (Saint Albans, England) nel mese di nov 2017
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The interview lasted approximately for an hour. I was interviewed by two people. The atmosphere was relaxing and friendly. The questions were not very difficult. But it was necessary that the answers were structured according to the STAR technique. It's really important for the candidate to be prepared to describe specific incidents from their working history. Be well prepared in advance! The questions were focused on the candidate competency guide sent within the interview confirmation email. They made questions on the topics: Control environment, Interpersonal skills and Technical Skills. They didn't ask anything about the information on my CV.
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Describe a situation when you worked collaboratively/helped a colleague and what was the result.